March 2024 Update: 2026 New Additions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops Arkansas has recently updated and added to the prospect rankings for the class of 2026. In this article, we are going to highlight several new additions to the rankings. The state of Arkansas is loaded with talented prospects on the hardwood. The Natural State is producing a strong 2026 class to keep an eye on over the next few seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373630' first='Jacob' last='Marshall']-Scoring Guard-Little Rock Central-6'0”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Little Rock Central is a team deep team that has impressive talent at every position. [player_tooltip player_id='2373630' first='Jacob' last='Marshall'] is a guard that does an excellent job of handling the basketball. He has a consistent jump shot and a soft touch. Marshall is unselfish with the basketball and does a nice job of getting his teammates involved on the offensive end. He stays active on the defensive end of the court and is a player to watch out for this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373596' first='Branden' last='Johnson']-Combo Guard-Maumelle-5'11”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2373596' first='Branden' last='Johnson'] is a player that uses his versatility well on both ends of the floor. Johnson can shift from the point guard spot to taking the role of primary shooter. He has an accurate jumper that can connect from anywhere on the floor. Johnson knows where his teammates are on the floor, and he has no problem finding the open shooter. He is a player to watch out for over the summer on the club circuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2385530' first='Ian' last='McNeil']-Small Forward-Little Rock Central-6'3”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2385530' first='Ian' last='McNeil'] runs the floor well. He is active on both ends of the floor. McNeil does an impressive job of causing the opposing team to commit careless turnovers. He has a soft jump shot and does a nice job of driving through the lane and finishing above the rim. McNeil is a player in the post to watch out for over the next couple of seasons for Little Rock Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2373595' first='Jacob' last='Gaines']-Combo Guard-East Poinsett County-6'0”</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2373595' first='Jacob' last='Gaines'] is a dynamic athlete that will open eyes on the hardwood as well as the gridiron. Gaines is a prospect that can get hot from the floor quickly. He has a smooth jumper and hits the shot with impressive consistency. Does a great job of driving through the lane and finding the open teammate. Gaines stays active on the defensive end of the floor and can force the opponent to turn the ball over. He is someone to keep an eye on over the next couple of seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->